Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney
- $125,000 - $175,000
- Hartford, CT
A bit about us:
Our Client is a forward-thinking firm built on more than 250 years of combined legal experience and offers a unique blend of tradition and innovation. With deep roots in New York (since 1856) and New England (since 1936), the firm maintains a strong Northeastern presence and global reach. This firm has been aggressively expanding on multiple fronts this year and is actively searching for a talented Trust & Estates Associate to join their growing group.
Why join us?
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Job Details
Qualifications
- 4–6+ years of experience practicing as a trusts and estates attorney
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admission to the Connecticut Bar (required)
- Experience drafting complex estate planning documents, including various trust structures
- Strong knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax laws
- Experience representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries in probate court
- Familiarity with estate and trust tax returns is required
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Attention to detail and high standards of performance
- Professional, collaborative, and client-focused demeanor
- Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Military experience is welcomed and valued
- Minimum of 1,800 billable hours annually
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